"While there are certainly many issues that warrant the Senate’s consideration, we feel that the Senate must not debate and consider bills at this time that do not affirmatively cut spending, directly address structural budget reforms, reduce government’s role in the economy so businesses can create jobs, or directly address this current financial crisis," the senators wrote. "

"We, therefore, are notifying you of our intention to object to the consideration of any legislation that fails to directly address this crisis in a meaningful way. Our objections would be withheld if the Senate agrees to dedicate significant floor time to debate this issue well in advance of the federal government reaching our statutorily mandated debt limit," they said in closing.

Senators can hold up any piece of legislation through the threat of a filibuster.

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Excellent example. Egypt Air. We all know that the employees of Egypt Air are beyond reproach. Except, of course, the Muslim pilot who ditched his plane, Flight 990, in the Atalntic Ocean in 1999. But he's an exception to the rule. Besides, the joos were probably responsible.